# Can't run my Discourse locally

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-run-my-discourse-locally/41226
**Category:** Development
**Created:** [March 17, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-run-my-discourse-locally/41226 "2016-03-17T19:45:45Z")
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### Author: ![cpradio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/cpradio/32/4970_2.png) [@cpradio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cpradio)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-run-my-discourse-locally/41226/17 "2016-03-17T22:19:00Z")

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Make sure you follow the setup database part found at

> [@Install Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian for Development](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-install-discourse-on-ubuntu-for-development/14727):
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> warning This guide covers installation instructions in a development environment. For a production guide see: [Install Discourse in production with the official supported instructions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-in-production/142537) So you want to set up Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian to hack on and develop with? We’ll assume that you work locally and don’t have Ruby/Rails/Postgres/Redis installed on your Ubuntu or Debian system. Let’s begin! Requirements We suggest having at least 4 GB RAM and 2 CPU cores. Current compatibility: O…

As it seems like you are trying to run it outside of Docker and outside of Vagrant.

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